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on Oct 14, 2024Verified
Oswald Odd consumes only goods 1 and 2.His utility function is U(x1, x2) x1 x2 minx1, x2.Each of Oswald's indifference curves is
A) L-shaped.
B) made up of three line segments with slopes 2, 1, and 1/2.
C) made up of two line segments with slopes 2 and 1/2.
D) is smooth and has no kinks.
E) is a diamond-shaped figure consisting of four line segments.
Utility Function
A mathematical representation of how different combinations of goods or services can provide different levels of happiness or satisfaction to a consumer.
Indifference Curves
A graph that represents combinations of goods among which a consumer is indifferent, showing different levels of utility.
L-shaped
Often used to describe demand or recovery curves that have a rapid decline followed by a period of stagnation.
- Describe and appraise the aspects of various utility functions, including quasilinear, homothetic, and perfect substitutes.
- Understand the concept of indifference curves and how they represent consumer preferences.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe and appraise the aspects of various utility functions, including quasilinear, homothetic, and perfect substitutes.
- Understand the concept of indifference curves and how they represent consumer preferences.